Call the Professional Resource Helpline for technical assistance related to medical forensic care

07/10/2025

Language as an Element of Response to Sexual Violence
Intentional communication can be an element of healing when a service provider uses language to create positive experiences and a safe environment for American Indian and/or Alaska Native individuals receiving services as a result of sexual violence.
Language as an Element of Response to Sexual Violence
Intentional communication can be an element of healing when a service provider

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Health Disparities in Tribal Communities
In Tribal communities across the United States, sexual violence remains a pervasive and urgent issue. Native people experience some of the highest rates of sexual assault and abuse in the country. Despite this, the issue remains largely hidden, underreported, and inadequately addressed by both mainstream public health systems and law enforcement.

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Health Disparities in Tribal Communities
In Tribal communities across the United States, sexual violence remains a pervasive

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Sexual Assault Reporting Options in Alaska
Learn more about sexual assault reporting options in Alaska.

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Sexual Assault Reporting Options in Alaska
Learn more about sexual assault reporting options in Alaska.

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Fatphobia and Sexual Assault: How Survivors are Impacted by Internal Biases
For survivors of sexual assault, the impact of fatphobia can be particularly serious. The bias against larger bodies can affect the care they receive from healthcare providers, who may show fatphobic attitudes that result in inadequate or dismissive treatment. These experiences can discourage survivors from seeking necessary medical attention or emotional/spiritual support, which are crucial for their healing.

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Fatphobia and Sexual Assault: How Survivors are Impacted by Internal Biases
For survivors of sexual assault, the impact of fatphobia can be particularly
Coordinated Community Response to Sexual Assault
Coordinated Community Response to Sexual Assault

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Workplaces Respond to Domestic & Sexual Violence: A National Resource Center

WEBSITE

Workplaces Respond to Domestic & Sexual Violence: A National Resource Center

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Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit
The Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit Factsheet highlights the decision making process for evidence collection during a medical forensic exam, including considerations, equipment, and types of evidence that may be collected during a medical forensic exam.

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Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit
The Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit Factsheet highlights the decision making process

PODCAST

All My Relations Podcast: Protect Indigenous Women

PODCAST

All My Relations Podcast: Protect Indigenous Women

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NSVRC Sexual Violence & The Workplace: A Guide for Advocates, MANUAL:

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NSVRC Sexual Violence & The Workplace: A Guide for Advocates, MANUAL:

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NMCSAP Sexual Violence Among Native Americans ( American Indians and Alaskan Natives) In the United States and New Mexico
Sexual Violence Among Native Americans (American Indians and Alaskan Natives) in the United States and New Mexico.

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NMCSAP Sexual Violence Among Native Americans ( American Indians and Alaskan Natives) In the United States and New Mexico
Sexual Violence Among Native Americans (American Indians and Alaskan Natives) in the